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A playful chart in a Basie swing style, Aardvark Stomp is easy and fun to play and a great way to assist young jazz musicians in developing ensemble and sectional playing skills. There's

Also known as O Come, All Ye Faithful, this late-19th-century carol is still one of the most widely performed of all Christmas songs. This fresh, easy-to-play version is extremely accessible and

"All in" is a phrase that has spread from the world of poker becoming widely used to describe anytime you're totally committed to any endeavor. This laid-back funk/rock original from Peter Blair keeps

The simple flowing melody moves throughout the ensemble providing everyone the opportunity to play it. The nature of the work makes it a very musical learning experience, and in addition, is ideal

Light and bouncy, this work will give your percussion section a place in the spotlight as they experiment with creating different sounds and colors. The entire ensemble has some nice playable rhythms to

Aggressive and forceful, this work begins with a strong display of wind and percussion writing. The feeling of conflict exists throughout with punctuated brass figures seemingly chased by woodwind lines

By combining and interweaving several simple melodic lines throughout the ensemble, this concert or festival work makes an ideal addition to the repertoire of developing bands. The extensive use of

This easy bossa nova rock original brings a straight-ahead Latin feel together with very teachable ensemble passages. It's fun to play, and audiences will enjoy every beat! Written solos for alto and tenor

A fresh-sounding program addition, this piece for beginning band has a tropical island feel with its playful nature and Latin percussion array. It makes a great stylistic teaching piece that's also an

The word "ignition" is defined as the act of starting combustion. This fast-paced and energetic work for beginning band certainly fits that description and makes an ideal opening number for any concert or

Here's an easy-to-play Latin rock piece that's truly fun for everyone. The multiple rhythmic lines will help students develop their rhythmic independence in a delightful setting. The title means "more

A very creative and exceptional teaching work for beginning band utilizing the first six notes introduced in most beginning band methods. Its dark sonority coupled with the moving rhythms will

Here we have a '60s-style original rock chart that's easy to play and features solo opportunities for saxes, trumpets, and trombones. It also features a fun clapping section. The unique title will get your

An open-ended dance song dating from at least the 19th century in the antebellum South, this arrangement maintains the traditional call-and-response format and provides the opportunity for the entire

This beginning band piece was inspired by the Space Camp experience that encourages young students to pursue their dreams of space travel and exploration. Take part on a musical journey into the vast

With its great bass line, safe scoring for the entire ensemble, and some easy solo spots, this will be especially appealing to young jazz bands. It rocks right along at around 126 bpm, has nice dynamic

Let this chart be the first bossa nova you put in front of your beginning jazz ensemble. It's easy to play yet captures all the Brazilian character of this key Latin style. The tempo is relaxed at about 120